Brenda Lopez
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Attentive and creative Educator passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experience in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional, and social health to complement academic progress. Trained and attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements, and parent wishes. Cares about student well-being and growth, dedicated and hardworking individual eager to learn, contribute, and grow within this new opportunity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Menlo Park Elementary School District
Menlo Park, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction to students in the absence of a full-time teacher.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
- Encouraged students to think critically about their work and ask questions when needed.
- Facilitated small group discussions among students to promote collaboration skills.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction using interactive whiteboards or computers.
- Adapted curriculum content to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Utilized effective questioning techniques during lectures or class discussions.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and coursework completed by students.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during the absence of ahead teacher.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
San Mateo, CA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Handled and resolved disciplinary issues according to district protocols.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Resource Teacher
Bright Horizons
Redwood City, CA
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.2020
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Safe Learning Environment
- Documentation and Reporting
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Social-emotional learning
- Child's CPR-certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Master Teacher Permit
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Menlo Park Elementary School District
05.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
02.2023 - 11.2023
Resource Teacher
Bright Horizons
10.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Foothill College
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Foothill College
- Master Teacher Permit
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